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lionize

1. (tr.v.) to treat one as a celebrity or as an object of great importance
2. (tr.v.) (british) to pay a visit to the noteworthy sights of a region or place
3. (intr.v.) to seek the company of or pursue celebrities
4. (intr.v.) to pay a visit to interesting sights of a place

USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :

He was lionized for his bravery on the battle-field.

USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :

This was the year when the Centre was expected to lionize their brave actions and salute the forces' heroes.

Doldrums [ DOHL-druh'mz ][ noun ]MEANING :1. stagnation or a state where there is no activity2. a slump or a period of depression3. a region of the ocean near the equator, characterized by light winds or squalls.USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The mortgage market has been in the doldrums for last three years now.

Dirge [ durj ][ noun ]MEANING :1. a poem, hymn or song played at a funeral to express grief or sorrowa sad or mournful piece of literary work that is musical in natureUSAGE EXAMPLE 1 :The dirge brought tears to everyone's eyes.